US Bridges

Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K)

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 10 MI NE of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008350020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Birmingham HWY
CrossesNorsouthern RR (725694K)
Location10 MI NE of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97102, -85.40479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Birmingham HWY over Norsouthern RR (725694K)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.